Summary: The Powder Coat Technician applies powder finishes to metal parts, operates equipment for complete coverage, and organizes materials while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Highlights: 1. Operate and maintain powder coating equipment 2. Ensure quality application of powder finishes 3. Work productively as part of a team The Powder Coat Technician is responsible for the application of powder finishes to metal parts and materials with a handheld powder gun. Responsible for hanging parts and materials to be powder coated, setting up and operating the powder coat equipment to ensure complete powder coverage, and organizing carts of parts and materials. Must have reliable transportation to and from work. Role and Responsibilities • Read work orders for color and customer job specifications • Prepare parts for coating • Load and maneuver 150+ pound wheeled carts • Follow all principles and practices of powder coating application • Operate all coating equipment including guns, hoppers, and booth collection systems • Observe machine gauges and equipment operation to detect defects • Determine paint flow, and coating quality by performing visual inspections • Bake parts at appropriate temperatures within time limitations • Ensure that all components are produced/coated, efficiently, and are consistent with company quality and customer expectations • Maintain flow of jobs throughout the day to ensure effective progress of jobs while adapting to quickly moving priorities • Ensure safety guidelines are being met to assure a safe work environment • Load and unload parts or materials • Identifying powder inventory needs and ordering powder • Proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment • Promote a safe and clean work environment by cleaning work area at end of day • Work productively as a team member with other employees • Performs other tasks as required Qualifications and Requirements • Trade School Degree or 1-2 years of powder coating experience preferred • Knowledge of basic mechanics • Knowledge of color matching • High attention to detail and self-motivation skills • Must be able to speak, read and write English • Regular attendance is a necessary essential job function Working Conditions: • High shop temperatures in summer months • Exposure to inclement weather during fall and winter months • High level of dust • Exposure to specific contaminants throughout work should be expected infrequently • Exposure to loud noise levels • Steel toe or composite toe shoes recommended • Paint suit and mask are required to be worn while in the powder booth Physical Demands: • Must have full range of motion and be able to kneel and bend for extended periods as jobs require • This position requires continual use of your hands, considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials. • This position requires long periods of standing • This position requires lifting and maneuvering up to 50lbs. without physical restrictions and up to 100lbs. with assistance of lifting equipment or other team members • This is a 40 hour per week job with occasional mandatory overtime
Craigslist · HR
Craigslist · HR
